September 19, 2022
Via: Retail TouchPointsThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to start regulating buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. The organization noted that BNPL providers are already subject to some federal and state oversight, and that it has “authority to supervise any […]
September 7, 2022
Via: Independent RetailerWhether you are releasing a new product or launching into an entirely new retailer, the period leading up to the launch — and the first few weeks after — are critical. Not only do you have to think about the […]
May 6, 2022
Via: SCMR EditorialCommonly employed for high value or highly perishable products, air cargo transport is increasingly used as more individuals and businesses purchase products on-line and expect delivery in a very short period of time. Modal mix is becoming more common as […]
September 24, 2021
Via: Lightspeed POSWhether you’re a first time business owner or seasoned entrepreneur, your new clothing store will benefit from having a formal business plan. A business plan is a document that outlines its intended purpose and goals, and helps serve as a […]
July 21, 2021
Via: Retail DiveAfter a financially devastating year for SMBs, a trove of small businesses have gone viral on TikTok for videos showcasing their products, the process of making them or simply packaging orders. Through the Small Biz Block Party, it appears the […]
January 5, 2018
Via: Olivia FosterPackaging is part of marketing. It is also the visual welcome mat that the eyes of potential customers tread on when coming in contact with the product. Although part of the plethora of crucial elements that define merchandise, packaging design […]
May 8, 2017
Via: Retail Design BlogApple has always demonstrated its immense appreciation for design, whether in the hands of the customer or in the manner through which they present their products in store. Located uniquely within the Palo Alto Shopping Center, this pavilion respects the […]
April 25, 2017
Via: Retail MindedYour marketing and sales team has done their jobs. Customers are flooding to your product pages, and it’s time to close the deal. But is your website up to the task? You need to make sure your product pages pop […]
April 18, 2017
Via: Retail MindedEvery “law” of retail is being rewritten. The last century has been dominated by giant brick-and-mortar retailers and conglomerate mega-brands. Sears, Unilever, and their kind have stood more or less unchallenged. Fast forward to now: Sears’ has closed 100s of […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
April 11, 2017
Via: Retail MindedWarranties, money-back guarantees and satisfaction guarantees have been around for a long time. There’s nothing new or flashy about the concept, but it still provides great benefits to your business. Satisfaction guarantees help customers feel more comfortable about trying out […]
January 26, 2017
Via: ConsumeristThe ingredient lists dotting the aisles of Target could soon get a makeover, one aimed not only at making the lists easier to read, but reducing the amount and types of chemicals used. Target on Wednesday unveiled new guidelines for […]
December 20, 2016
Via: Retail MindedE-commerce business is thriving. Globally, its retail revenues amounted to 1.08 trillion U.S Dollars in 2013 and are forecasted to grow to 2.48 trillion US Dollars by 2018. These figures indicate a large market which subsequently attracts many online retailers. To succeed in this space, […]
May 18, 2016
Via: ConsumeristSupply and demand: the push and pull of time, money, materials, and desire that influences the price and availability of all commodities. An overreaction to a shortage today can result in a glut a few years from now, and vice […]
April 4, 2016
Via: The Retail TouchPoints BlogAll CPG marketers know that bad things happen when shelf placement in stores is not monitored. We have seen it all: unopened shippers, broken coupon machines and competitors taking your prime position. Unless you keep a close watch on your […]
March 28, 2016
Via: ConsumeristAs food retailers and restaurants announce to the public that they plan to switch to all cage-free eggs on their shelves and in their products, here’s something to keep in mind: the retailers, at least, are going to make more […]
March 21, 2016
Via: ConsumeristEarlier this week, the Senate narrowly shot down a piece of legislation that would have created a voluntary national standard for labeling food products containing genetically modified ingredients while also overturning any state laws mandating GMO labels. With that bill […]
February 26, 2016
Via: Chain Store AgeImagine if the type of products consumers normally buy at the last minute represented your product assortment. For Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Canada, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based specialty vertical candy retailer with about 68 Canadian stores, this is the reality […]
January 4, 2016
Via: Retailing TodayAmericans will be eating grass-fed proteins, a wide range of non-GMO products and chasing it down with a can of wine, according to a list of 10 top food trends compiled by Whole Foods. With the year-end being a time […]